Fronsac

Look for such unsung appellations as Lalande-de-Pomerol, Fronsac, Côtes de Castillon and Bordeaux Supérieur and makers like Bel-Air, Jean Faux and Chasse-Spleen.

Here's to a Very Good Year: 10 Wine Resolutions Jay McInerney 2011

Though the best-known subregions tend to dominate discussions—and sales—of Bordeaux, there are actually more than 50 Bordeaux subregions, including little-known appellations such as Fronsac, Entre-Deux-Mers and the Côtes de Castillon.

Getting to the Bottom of Bordeaux Lettie Teague 2011

Cote de Franc and Fronsac are also great under valued regions.

What We Drank (July 7, 2009) 2009

The château lies outside the village of Saillans, northeast of the city of Bordeaux, and overlooks an undulating swath of vineyards within Fronsac, one of more than 20 Bordeaux appellations on the right bank of the Gironde Estuary.

The First Taste of 2009 Jacqueline Friedrich 2010

This will be a very fine vintage for less prestigious — both less expensive and earlier drinking — appellations like simple Bordeaux, Fronsac, Médoc, the Côtes de Bourg.

The First Taste of 2009 Jacqueline Friedrich 2010

The château lies outside the village of Saillans, northeast of the city of Bordeaux, and overlooks an undulating swath of vineyards within Fronsac, one of more than 20 Bordeaux appellations on the right bank of the Gironde Estuary.

The First Taste of 2009 Jacqueline Friedrich 2010

This will be a very fine vintage for less prestigious — both less expensive and earlier drinking — appellations like simple Bordeaux, Fronsac, Médoc, the Côtes de Bourg.

The First Taste of 2009 Jacqueline Friedrich 2010

The château lies outside the village of Saillans, northeast of the city of Bordeaux, and overlooks an undulating swath of vineyards within Fronsac, one of more than 20 Bordeaux appellations on the right bank of the Gironde Estuary.

The First Taste of 2009 Jacqueline Friedrich 2010

This will be a very fine vintage for less prestigious — both less expensive and earlier drinking — appellations like simple Bordeaux, Fronsac, Médoc, the Côtes de Bourg.

The First Taste of 2009 Jacqueline Friedrich 2010

The château lies outside the village of Saillans, northeast of the city of Bordeaux, and overlooks an undulating swath of vineyards within Fronsac, one of more than 20 Bordeaux appellations on the right bank of the Gironde Estuary.

The First Taste of 2009 Jacqueline Friedrich 2010